Are You Looking Far Enough Ahead?

If you’re driving down the road, obviously your looking out the windshield, but are you looking far enough ahead? Looking ahead 12 to 15 seconds gives you a solid advantage, just don’t forget to watch the vehicles closer to you as well. Looking ahead you’ll be able to: See vehicles coming onto the highway, into [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:03-05:00September 30th, 2016|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on Are You Looking Far Enough Ahead?

The Report is in: The Best and Worst State Highways

The Reason Foundation has released their 22nd Annual Highway Report, which ranks the United State’s highway systems by state, in terms of performance and cost effectiveness. The report tracks performance in 11 categories including highway spending, pavement and bridge conditions, traffic congestion, and fatality rates. Highlights from the Report The results from the 22nd Annual [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:04-05:00September 28th, 2016|Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on The Report is in: The Best and Worst State Highways

Italian Chicken Stir Fry

Stock your truck fridge with quality home meals instead of eating out all of the time. This Italian Chicken Stir Fry is super simple to make and freezes well, making dinner out on the road easy, so long as you have a microwave. Change it up by changing out the vegetables you choose to add [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:04-05:00September 26th, 2016|Healthy Living, Recipes|Comments Off on Italian Chicken Stir Fry

You May Never Use Them but You Have to Carry Them

Starting September 1, 2016, commercial trucks need to start carrying chains in the truck. Even if you have never chained up and never intend to chain up, you must carry a set of chains that includes four singles and two triples. Rest assured DOT officials will be checking for chains and will issue warnings and [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:04-05:00September 23rd, 2016|How To and Tips, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on You May Never Use Them but You Have to Carry Them

The Trucking Industry Takes Safety Seriously

Every now and again, a story creeps up in the news that shows concerned citizens fearing for their lives because of increased truck traffic. A lot of the fear of trucks comes from a lack of understanding of the industry and misguided reports showcasing the trucking industry in a poor light. As with anything, you [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:04-05:00September 16th, 2016|Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on The Trucking Industry Takes Safety Seriously

We Support STARS

One year ago, Jason Dubois was abandoned on a remote Manitoba Island with only a cell phone and a list of contacts he could call to help rescue him. His goal was two-fold: 1. Increase awareness of the services provided by Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) Air Ambulance. 2. Raise $50,000 to be rescued [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:04-05:00September 14th, 2016|Announcements, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on We Support STARS

2016 Brake Safety Week

Brake Safety Week began as a way to identify vehicles with brake system violations to help reduce the number of brake related crashes on our roadways. In 2015, brake-related violations represented 43% of all out-of-service violations issued during the International Roadcheck campaign. Since its inception in 1998, over 3.4 million brakes have been inspected and [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:04-05:00September 12th, 2016|Announcements, How To and Tips, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on 2016 Brake Safety Week

Thank You to the Len Dubois Trucking Team

National Trucking Week is coming to an end. Today we are winding up with our company BBQ and a bunch of prize draws. We know that due to the nature of our jobs, not everyone will be able to join us today, but we want to ensure everyone in the fleet knows how grateful we [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:08-05:00September 9th, 2016|Announcements, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on Thank You to the Len Dubois Trucking Team

It's Time to Celebrate National Trucking Week

It’s National Trucking Week, a week-long celebration to recognize the important contributions made by the over 400,000 men and women who keep our country's economy rolling and our store shelves stocked. Closer to home, it's a week of random prize draws, BBQ's and appreciation for the Len Dubois Trucking Team. How We're Celebrating Prizes, Prizes, [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:09-05:00September 6th, 2016|Announcements, Winnipeg Truck Driving|Comments Off on It's Time to Celebrate National Trucking Week

World’s Largest Truck Convoy

Since its inception in 2001, the World’s Largest Truck Convoy® has become a one-day celebration of the trucking industry to help raise money for Special Olympics. To date convoys around North America have raised over $4 million dollars. Last year, the Manitoba convoy raised over $70,000 with nearly 200 trucks in the convoy traveling counterclockwise [...]

By |2020-04-26T15:07:09-05:00August 31st, 2016|Announcements|Comments Off on World’s Largest Truck Convoy
Go to Top